First flying lesson!

[danhutton]

Going flying in a cesna this saturday! any advice?

[perdu]

advice?

easy

enjoy it, other things you can do ARE as enjoyable

so they tell me...

oh yes, petrol, make sure there's petrol


You will love it

[anonymous-user]

Push forward sheep get bigger.

Pull back sheep get smaller.

[Papoo]

Enjoy, relax and you'll find there's nothing to it, seriously. Wonderful hobby. Have fun.

[Athlon]

Been there, done it, it is a great thing to do, you will love it, only thing I took a moment to get used to is a plane does not 'self centre, i.e. you have to steer the other way to get the wings back level, once that was figured out it was great, I could fly an SR71 now with no hassle at all

[350GT]

el stovey said:

Push forward sheep get bigger.

Pull back sheep get smaller.

*writes that down*

[dnomyar]

el stovey said:

Push forward sheep get bigger.

Pull back sheep get smaller.

Push forward and left, sheep get bigger and turn upside down.......................

[FourWheelDrift]

1) Go to the toilet "before" you get in the plane.
2) Inform the instructor if you are scared of heights "before" you take off.
3) Do not ask "How high are we?" every 30 seconds.
4) Do not ask "How fast are we going?" every other 30 seconds.
5) If invited to take the controls, be gentle and smooth.
6) Enjoy yourself.

[eharding]

danhutton said:

Going flying in a cesna this saturday! any advice?

Make sure you know where the sheep farms are in the local area.

As has been explained above, if at any time you lose sight of at least one sheep, your primary visual attitude reference is lost, and then you're properly screwed, and may have to resort to relying on cows, and if - God forbid - it happens to be milking time, you will probably have to either make a precautionary landing or jump over the side.

[mybrainhurts]

Beware the Hun in the sun....

[Eric Mc]

And remember that there are two letters "s" in Cessna.

[mybrainhurts]

But only one in Stuka...

[mybrainhurts]

Whistle this to keep other flying machines out of the way ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZZGPO4wZfA

[williamp]

Watch out for Mig 28s....

Oh, and if someone comes up behind to overtake, hit the brakes and they'll fly right by

Seriosuly, they probably wont be pleased with Top Gun references but its a great hobby. If you enjoy it, ask to try a flight in an aerobatic aircraft. Wonderful plce to be, high above the ground, amongst the clouds...

[Eric Mc]

And if you see a PA-28, find out what frequency he is on, fly up behind him and shout into the mic - "takkatakkatakkatakka".

[Moose.]

Enjoy and make sure you take a camera with you

[anonymous-user]

Moose. said:

Enjoy and make sure you take a camera with you

Yes good idea Moose, it's easier for the AAIB to find out what happened if there are photos 'afterwards'.

Does your dentist have some up to date dental records, you know . . . just in case.

[Eric Mc]

Don't forget the DNA evidence. A lock of hair left in a labelled envelope will suffice.

[Moose.]

BTW, if it's a 2 seat Cessna, hot day, two large chaps on board; start praying as you begin the take-off roll, as it'll take some time (and a loooong runway) to get airborne

[FourWheelDrift]

And never fly straight and level in the combat zone for more than 30 seconds.

Oh and beware the hun from the sun.